US Bridges

C-04-8100 over Big Generostee Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 1 MI W of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000009650

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-04-8100 over Big Generostee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying C-04-8100 over Big Generostee Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,920 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-04-8100
CrossesBig Generostee Creek
Location1 MI W of Anderson
RouteCounty Highway 8100
Coordinates34.47694, -82.70444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2023)
Projected traffic7,920 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-04-8100 over Big Generostee Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-04-8100 over Big Generostee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does C-04-8100 over Big Generostee Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is C-04-8100 over Big Generostee Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns C-04-8100 over Big Generostee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.